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Description: This book aims to study the development of constitution, administration and national awakening in Bhopal State from 1901-1948. It fills a significant gap in the modern history of the Indian States. The author has examined all the important documents available in National Archives at Delhi and Bhopal, including the complicated issues relating to the subject. After giving a brief historical background, almost every aspect of the state of last two rulers-Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum and Nawab Hamidullah Khan, the public awakening in Bhopal State and the merger movement in Bhopal has been dealt with details. The general condition of the society has also been discussed. The records have been carefully and intelligently examined, showing ample ability for critical and sound judgement.
In December 1984, a massive explosion and discharge of poisonous gas from Union Carbide's pesticide factory in Bhopal, India, killed over 2,500 people. Hundreds more have since died and many thousands were injured. Cassels (law, U. of Victoria, B.C.) traces the origins of the Bhopal tragedy and examines the legal aftermath and global implications. Cassels concludes, with the Supreme Court of India, that in a time of exploding technology, we cannot be satisfied entirely with the "uncertain promises of law." Cassels suggests a number of fundamental reforms that must be forged if future Bhopals are to be prevented. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR